Athens-Clarke County Metro Area, GA
Living in the Athens Metro Area
Bikeability49
Walkability46
Commute73
Public Transit45
Affordability78
Public Safety72
Airports65
Hospitals38
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
208kPopulation+20k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
39%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black20%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate25%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$179kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$692Median Monthly Rent+$112 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Athens Metro Area
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in the Athens Metro Area
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Athens Metro Area
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding28
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Athens-Clarke County Metro Area, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Athens-Clarke County Metro Area, GA
Athens Montessori School
8 miles, W
Downtown Academy
10 miles, W
Athens Academy
11 miles, W
St Joseph Catholic School
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Athens-Clarke County Metro Area, GA
University of Georgia
9 miles, W
Emmanuel College
24 miles, N
Brenau University
43 miles, NW
Georgia Gwinnett College
45 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Athens-Clarke County Metro Area, GA
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
11 miles, W
St Mary's Hospital
11 miles, W
Elbert Memorial Hospital
23 miles, NE
Northridge Medical Center
24 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Athens-Clarke County Metro Area, GA
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
82 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
87 miles, NE
Asheville Regional Airport
110 miles, N